EP1148447A1 - Méthode et appareil pour recenser et transmettre les résultats de votes - Google Patents

Méthode et appareil pour recenser et transmettre les résultats de votes Download PDF

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EP1148447A1
EP1148447A1 EP00830309A EP00830309A EP1148447A1 EP 1148447 A1 EP1148447 A1 EP 1148447A1 EP 00830309 A EP00830309 A EP 00830309A EP 00830309 A EP00830309 A EP 00830309A EP 1148447 A1 EP1148447 A1 EP 1148447A1
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Marco Faita
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    • G07—CHECKING-DEVICES
    • G07C—TIME OR ATTENDANCE REGISTERS; REGISTERING OR INDICATING THE WORKING OF MACHINES; GENERATING RANDOM NUMBERS; VOTING OR LOTTERY APPARATUS; ARRANGEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS FOR CHECKING NOT PROVIDED FOR ELSEWHERE
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  • the present invention relates to systems for collecting and transmitting data, and in particular to a method and apparatus intended for collecting and transmitting the data of votes such as elections, referendums, political and commercial surveys, etc.
  • votes such as elections, referendums, political and commercial surveys, etc.
  • the object of the present invention is to provide a method and apparatus suitable to overcome said drawbacks.
  • This object is achieved by means of a method and apparatus which automatize the process of counting the votes and forwarding the data while leaving to the scrutinizer only the task of assigning to each ballot the relevant value.
  • a first evident advantage of the present invention is that it greatly reduces the risk of errors in counting and forwarding the data, in that the only remaining source of error is the erroneous assigning of the value by the scrutinizer.
  • Another clear advantage is the greater velocity in collecting and forwarding the data which allows to have the results almost in real time.
  • keyboard K is preferably of the membrane type and divided into an upper portion including a plurality of programmable function keys F (F1-F7 in the illustrated example) and other operational keys, and a lower portion including a numerical keyboard and three system keys. The use of these keys will be made clear later on upon explanation of the operation of the apparatus.
  • the above-described portable unit makes part of a plurality of n units U located one in each polling station and connected through the transceiver module to a central unit S (server).
  • This connection is preferably achieved through a mobile phone network C, which forwards the transmission to the fixed phone network T to which server S is connected through a router R which handles the lines.
  • the communications from the portable units U to server S are represented by the thick black arrows P whereas those in the opposite direction by the thin arrows N.
  • server S is preferably connected to a global communication network W (typically the Internet) so as to allow access to the collected data also to remote users L.
  • W typically the Internet
  • the first step of the present method is the creation of an electronic database, stored in server S, of the lists of all parties, coalitions and candidates which enter the electoral competition, said lists being possibly multiple depending on the voting system in use and on the type of vote. For example, for administrative elections in Italy you would presently have a list of the parties entered in the proportional share of the House of Representatives, a list of the coalitions and candidates entered in the majority share of the House of Representatives and a list of the coalitions and candidates entered in the majority share of the Senate.
  • Server S also stores a list of identification codes of each portable unit U to which corresponding user-settable keywords are coupled. Together with the data relating to the number of the electoral ward and of the polling station, these codes make up the operational coordinates which allow server S to select from the database the pertinent lists to be sent to each unit U.
  • every user in order to be able to receive the electronic lists on his unit U must first input the relevant user identification code, the keyword, the electoral ward number and the polling station number. This input is carried out by means of the numerical keyboard and "ENTER” key in the lower portion of keyboard K, and once these data have been input it is sufficient to strike the "SEND” key to send them to server S (arrows P).
  • the latter receives and checks the operational coordinates and picks out from its general electronic lists all and only the useful elements and information relating to the desired electoral ward (abbreviations of the parties, names of the candidates for Senate and House, etc.).
  • Each of the F1-F7 function keys is coupled with the abbreviation of one of the parties present in that specific electoral ward, thus allowing to take into account also local or regional parties. It is clear that when the number of parties is greater than that of the available function keys each key will be coupled to more than one party, and the choice of the relevant series of parties will take place through the left/right shifting keys (horizontal arrows).
  • the other keys are used for counting the blank ballots (BLANK), the void votes (VOID) and for the functions of correction, selection, setup, etc.
  • the user only has to strike the key corresponding to the value of the scrutinized ballot (F1-F7, BLANK, VOID) and in the memory of unit U there will be an automatic increase of one unit in the number of votes previously stored in relation to the corresponding code.
  • the scrutinized ballot F1-F7, BLANK, VOID
  • This activity is defined “session” and in the course of each vote there may be several sessions, as in the case of counting the ballots relating to the proportional share at the House of Representatives (first session, illustrated in fig.1) or to the majority share at the House of Representatives (second session) or to the majority share at the Senate (third session).
  • the user can indicate its conclusion through the relevant "END SESSION” key and then proceed to a new session through the "CHANGE SESSION” key, or immediately send to server S the data relating to the completed session through the "SEND” key.
  • void vote it is preferable to show up on display D a list of reasons among which to select the most pertinent (e.g. multiple vote, irregular signs, etc.) so as to obtain an even more accurate report of the count.
  • the programmable function keys F could be replaced by a sensitive display of the "touch-screen" type on which the abbreviations of the parties are displayed, and also the other keys could be different in number or have a different arrangement.
  • the communication system could be different from a GSM module (e.g. UMTS) and possibly provide a direct connection to server S, e.g. through a satellite link.
  • GSM module e.g. UMTS
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ES2206020A1 (es) * 2002-04-12 2004-05-01 Indra Sistemas, S.A. Equipo y procedimiento de votacion mediante pantalla tactil.
WO2005004023A1 (fr) * 2003-07-08 2005-01-13 Hoogheemraadschap Van Rijnland Systeme et procede de vote electronique
EP2000988A1 (fr) * 2007-06-05 2008-12-10 Synegration AG Appareil de vote électronique et système d'enregistrement vocal
CN102024284B (zh) * 2009-09-21 2012-07-04 上海蓝卓教育信息科技有限公司 一种用于校园短信投票系统的短信投票数据处理方法
CN103065385A (zh) * 2012-11-27 2013-04-24 浙江中呼科技有限公司 手机投票方法以及用于该方法的投票系统

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US4774665A (en) * 1986-04-24 1988-09-27 Data Information Management Systems, Inc. Electronic computerized vote-counting apparatus
US5117358A (en) * 1989-09-25 1992-05-26 Winkler Peter M Electronic trusted party
US5153826A (en) * 1989-11-28 1992-10-06 Robert Johnson Sports statistics calculator
US5201067A (en) * 1991-04-30 1993-04-06 Motorola, Inc. Personal communications device having remote control capability
DE4446728A1 (de) * 1994-12-24 1996-06-27 Mueller & Lorenz Gmbh Vorrichtung für die Stimmenzählung bei Wahlen
EP0743620A2 (fr) * 1995-05-19 1996-11-20 Nec Corporation Vote électronique sécurisé sans accusé de réception
WO1999023607A1 (fr) * 1997-10-20 1999-05-14 Ingenjörsfirma I Haglöf AB Dispositif de comptage portatif

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US4774665A (en) * 1986-04-24 1988-09-27 Data Information Management Systems, Inc. Electronic computerized vote-counting apparatus
US5117358A (en) * 1989-09-25 1992-05-26 Winkler Peter M Electronic trusted party
US5153826A (en) * 1989-11-28 1992-10-06 Robert Johnson Sports statistics calculator
US5201067A (en) * 1991-04-30 1993-04-06 Motorola, Inc. Personal communications device having remote control capability
DE4446728A1 (de) * 1994-12-24 1996-06-27 Mueller & Lorenz Gmbh Vorrichtung für die Stimmenzählung bei Wahlen
EP0743620A2 (fr) * 1995-05-19 1996-11-20 Nec Corporation Vote électronique sécurisé sans accusé de réception
WO1999023607A1 (fr) * 1997-10-20 1999-05-14 Ingenjörsfirma I Haglöf AB Dispositif de comptage portatif

Cited By (5)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
ES2206020A1 (es) * 2002-04-12 2004-05-01 Indra Sistemas, S.A. Equipo y procedimiento de votacion mediante pantalla tactil.
WO2005004023A1 (fr) * 2003-07-08 2005-01-13 Hoogheemraadschap Van Rijnland Systeme et procede de vote electronique
EP2000988A1 (fr) * 2007-06-05 2008-12-10 Synegration AG Appareil de vote électronique et système d'enregistrement vocal
CN102024284B (zh) * 2009-09-21 2012-07-04 上海蓝卓教育信息科技有限公司 一种用于校园短信投票系统的短信投票数据处理方法
CN103065385A (zh) * 2012-11-27 2013-04-24 浙江中呼科技有限公司 手机投票方法以及用于该方法的投票系统

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